The changes relate to organizational processes, not the program's content.
The start dates for the DV-2027 registration and results announcement will be announced shortly. The visa application period will remain unchanged—from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Furthermore, starting September 16, 2025, each participant in the lottery will make a $1 payment. This measure is aimed at reducing fake applications and fraudulent cases.
In 2025, Uzbekistan recorded the highest result in the Green Card lottery with 5.5 thousand winners. The following places were occupied by Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan.
A Green Card is an official document that grants foreign citizens the right to live and work permanently in the U.S.
